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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 TXDMOT history

LB56 TXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
110,426 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TXD was last recorded at 110,426 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,733 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
4,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,426 miles
  • 2024 – 108,733 miles
  • 2023 – 106,869 miles
  • 2022 – 104,117 miles
  • 2021 – 101,512 miles
  • 2020 – 98,802 miles
  • 2019 – 95,995 miles
  • 2018 – 91,895 miles
  • 2017 – 87,770 miles
  • 2016 – 83,952 miles
  • 2015 – 79,948 miles
  • 2014 – 74,969 miles
  • 2013 – 69,468 miles
  • 2012 – 57,987 miles
  • 2011 – 49,846 miles
  • 2010 – 44,773 miles
  • 2009 – 35,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,426 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,426 miles (+1,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    977490742090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,733 miles
    Test number
    425441263876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,733 miles (+1,864)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,733 miles
    Test number
    921272425000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,869 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,869 miles
    Test number
    633914666606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,851 miles (+2,734)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    735835696264
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn on inner edges

  6. Pass104,117 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    239931134724
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail104,115 miles (+2,603)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    461717048424
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,512 miles (+2,710)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    689721579589
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,802 miles (+35)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    648371121582
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail98,767 miles (+2,772)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    168124804088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,995 miles (+4,100)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    215978725422
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass91,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    832336209482
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate.

  13. Fail91,895 miles (+4,125)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    337992894097
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate.

  14. Pass87,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    850998018907
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail87,770 miles (+3,818)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    253508786671
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass83,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    281544209023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,952 miles (+4,004)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    579749814918
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS + OS (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NS + OS outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureLower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating NS + OS (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass79,948 miles (+4,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    378432252567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    297246864231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,969 miles (+5,501)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    819619754220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass69,468 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    668700963218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,987 miles (+8,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,987 miles
    Test number
    546995962247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  23. Pass49,846 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    235038851298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,773 miles (+9,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,773 miles
    Test number
    810594120354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    310480329332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TXD

Does LB56 TXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 TXD expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TXD?
The MOT on LB56 TXD expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 TXD done?
LB56 TXD was recorded at 110,426 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,760 miles a year.
Has LB56 TXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TXD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TXD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 TXD find?
LB56 TXD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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